Rutgers botched handling of Rice scandal

This Mike Rice situation at Rutgers is an abomination and exposes certain deficiencies in Rutgers administrative structure which should be remedied at once.

When this situation came to light, the university called an outside law firm to evaluate the situation. Why? The university has a general counsel and staff in Winants Hall which should have been able to provide the necessary advice. If this person is not competent to handle the situation, they should be terminated immediately.

When this situation arose, where was the public relations operation? As a former lobbyist and public relations person in industry, you learn to handle these situations. Contact Mr. Murdock and soothe his feelings. Contact the media outlets which could exploit this material and seek their cooperation and ask their cooperation in notifying you if anyone tries to exploit the situation. The university can spend $600,000 supporting an ex-president, but cannot afford enough money to employ a public relations consultant? Shame.

There is also a group on the Board of Governors who, for years, have been advocating "big name sports regardless of the cost." They got Rutgers into the Big Ten and now you see the cost to the reputation and image of a fine university. Perhaps Gov. Christie, in his wisdom, should identify them and suggest that their membership on the board should be terminated immediately.

As a loyal alumnus, if you think that I am mad, you're wrong. There is no way for me to express my feelings in a family newspaper.

Charles A. Barker

Rutgers 1951

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Rutgers botched handling of Rice scandal

This Mike Rice situation at Rutgers is an abomination and exposes certain deficiencies in Rutgers administrative structure which should be remedied at once.

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